Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2736
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to former members of the Armed Services, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2017)
This bill: (1) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish comprehensive mental health care at no cost to any former member of the Armed Forces, and (2) makes former members eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services.
What just happenedMay 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4594)
- May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House